Volume 1, Issue 8 February 14, 2013 Central Press

Volume 1, Issue 8 February 14, 2013

Central Press

Special points of interest:

Are You Ready?

Preventing the Flu

Who is Cupid?

Cutest Couple

Down in the Basement....

Memories: The Good, Bad, and Ugly

Top Ten Favorite Movies to Watch with Your Valentine

Sweetheart Dance By: Ashley Willmore

The Sweetheart Dance was very fun last year. At the end of the dance, we all got bags with candy and necklaces and stuff that. It said "Central Junior High Valentine's Day Dance" so that we could remember this dance. The Valentine's dance is my favorite out of all the dances . I hope you come and have fun!

The Sweetheart Dance is the most formal dance here at CJHS. The girls wear dresses. If you are a girl and

you come with a date, your date will wear a matching tie. This year the dance will be held on February 16th. The dance starts at 7PM. If you are wanting pictures or to eat come at 6:30PM. You must buy tickets to get in and eat. The ticket prices are $12 a piece. Bella's will be catering. We will be having pizza and pasta.

The stan-

dards to get in are that you can't have any failing grades and you can't owe more than fifteen dollars on your lunch

bill. The Parent Group is in charge of all decorations.

Everyone had a really good time last year. Even if you don't have a date go by yourself. A lot of kids did last year and had a really fun time. See you on the dance floor!

Spring Pictures by Allison Arview

The 2013 spring pictures will be held on February 19th. Spring pictures will include all of the winter sports such as, volleyball and track. All students will get their picture taken as well. The pictures will be taken in Room 19. They will go on throughout the day. Make sure you look your best on this day!

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"Always be yourself, no one is

better at being you than you" -

Unknown

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A Tribute to "The Man" By: Logan Elko

Last month, Stan Musial passed away at the age of 92. He passed away of natural causes at his home in Ladue, Missouri. People across the nation were shocked, even throughout the world! He had many awards given to him throughout his life, but what most people will remember him for is his kindness. On the same day however, legendary baseball player, and former Baltimore Orioles manager, Earl Weaver passed away too.

Today I'm going to inform you about Stan's career and his regular life. He was a

three ? time National League M.V.P., who always strived to keep his batting average above .300. Stan got his nickname by Baltimore fans who didn't know his name, and so they just said, "Here comes that man again!" After that, the name evolved into what we know now today as "Stan the Man." He spent his whole 22 year career with the St. Louis Cardinals. Stan was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1969. Total he played in 3,026 games. He is considered the greatest baseball player who ever lived.

Stan was awarded

many medals, but the best in my opinion, is the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which is the highest award that can be given to a civilian! He was awarded with this medal in 2011 by President Barrack Obama, in the White House. His health was deteriorating throughout the years, but he always tried to make it to any Cardinal events.

I hope you now know a little more about Stan Musial, and the awards given to him. He was a great man, very gentleman like and a natural at baseball.

Couple Of The Month By: Raelynn Tanner

Its Valentine's Day and couples all around CJHS are showing their love. But the cutest couple by far is Stephanie Tucker and Jason Johnson!! They have dated for 5 months and 6 days. They met in school. Their song is Wanted by Hunter Hayes. Stephanie's favorite love song is Love Story or Trouble by Taylor Swift. Jason's is Don't You Wanna Stay by Jason Aldean and Kelly Klarkson. Stephanie's favorite romantic movie is The Notebook, starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. Jason is Friends with Benefits starring Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis.

Stephanie and Jason have nicknames for each other. Their nicknames for each other are boo and cutie pie. Jason says Stephanie doesn't have a favorite color and Stephanie said that his is green. They both love Valentine's Day and can't wait to spend it together. They both agreed that chocolates, roses, and a big teddy bear are the best gifts for Valentine's Day. The last question I asked was "What do you think love is?" They both said, "It's when two people care for each other and want to be together and act themselves around each other." Honestly, I think we all can agree that that is what love is. Love is when you can act yourself around a person you care about. Congratulations Stephanie and Jason! You are the cutest couple this Valentine's Day!

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The History of Valentine's Day By: Emma Talluto

Valentine's Day isn't all about roses, candy, and sweet presents to your valentine. It happens to also have a historical background. A man named Valentine fell in love with his jailors daughter while he was in jail. Before Valentine was put to death he sent a letter to the lady he loved and signed it "From Your Valentine." This was all the way back in 270 AD. The history of giving you valentine flowers comes from the old-fashion custom of sending floral bouquets to pass on non-verbal messages. Valentine's Day is one of the biggest holidays to send flowers! Chocolate is another big valentine gift. The first chocolate candies were invented in the 1860s by Cadbury. There is 1.1 boxed chocolate sold on Valentine's Day.

Valentine's Day still carries out throughout this day. It is held on February 14th every year. People still do a lot of the customs older people used to do around 270 AD. Most schools have Valentine's Day parties for little kids and dances for older ones to celebrate this holiday. Just remember that Valentine was the reason that we celebrate for Valentine's Day!

6 Interesting Facts about Valentine's Day: About 30% of pet owners will give Valentine's Day gifts to their pets. 15% of women send themselves flowers on Valentine's Day. 73% of people who buy flowers for Valentines are men, while 27% are women. Approximately 1 billion Valentine cards are sent each year worldwide. The rose is the traditional Valentine flower. It signifies romantic love. 496 AD Pop Gelasius declared Valentine Day February 14 to honor Valentine!

The History of Cupid By Katelynn Arrington

What is Cupid? Is he a boy or a man? Does he wear a diaper or a cloth? Where did Cupid come from? Is Cupid real? What is the history on Cupid? These are just some of the question I will be answering for you today.

Most people see as Cupid as a fairy. Cupid is not a fairy. Cupid is the god of love. Venus is Cu-

pid's mother. He is a baby with rosy red cheeks and an arrow of love. To some people Cupid as a stuck up little boy who thinks he can do whatever he chooses to do.

You might ask what Cupid's arrow does. Well, whoever he shoots in the bottom will fall in love with the next person they see. Cupid's bow

and arrow is a sign of love and romance.

Now we all know at least one or two facts about Cupid. Now that romance is in the air, you now have some ideas on who Cupid is. Just talking about Cupid is romantic. Hopefully your crush will get shot with Cupid's arrow!!

"When you're in love, it's the most glorious two-and-ahalf days of your

life."

Richard Lewis

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Who's Your Crush? By: Raelynn Tanner

Have you ever had a crush on a person and didn't know a way to tell them? Well you're in luck!! In this article you can tell us who you're crushing on.

Name: Aleah Glodich Crush: Austin Bailey

Name: Austin Bailey Crush: Aleah Glodich

Name: Mrs. Deason Crush: Mr. Deason

Name: Anonymous Crush: Seth Sevenski

Name: Aleah Glodich Crush: Cody Simpson

Name: Ceirra Reed Crush: Adam Minier

Name: Adam Minier Crush: Ceirra Reed

Name: Austin Bailey Crush: Alexa Broy

Name: Stephanie Tucker Crush: JJ

Name: Anonymous Crush: Kassy Edwards

Are You Ready?? By Acelyn Reed

ISAT is coming up so we need to get ready and prepare for it. ISAT standards for Illinois Standards Achievement Test. The reason we have ISAT is to see how well we understand Illinois Learning Standards. Another reason why we take ISAT is to see what classes we get next year.

For me ISAT isn't the best thing in the world but, we have to do it anyway. Another reason why ISAT isn't the best thing in the world for me is that it is always around my birthday and that sucks a lot.

Here are some tips for the week of the ISAT: 1. You need to get a goodnight sleep the night before. 2. Make sure you eat something healthy for breakfast and you eat

enough so you're not hungry. 3. Don't show up to school late the mornings you take the test. 4. Pay attention to the directions. 5. Read all the questions carefully. 6. Double check your answers and eliminate the answers you know

are wrong. 7. Ask questions before the teacher tells you to start if you aren't for sure on something.

Top Ten Movies To Watch With Your Valentine By: Allison Arview

Looking for a Valentine's Day movie to watch with your girlfriend/boyfriend that isn't cheesy? Looking for a movie your girlfriend/ boyfriend will enjoy but so will you? According to Yahoo Voices, I have listed the top 10 romantic movies and comedies. I also added a small summary of the movie to get a little bit of an idea of what to choose and who stars in the movie. These movies aren't just silly old love stories, they are something you will really enjoy until the end!

Hitch- Hitch's job is to help guys get the girl of their dreams. Starring: Will Smith, Eva Mendes, and Kevin James

Pretty Woman- A businessman pays a woman to spend time with him for a week, and then falls in love with her. Starring: Julia Roberts and Richard Gene

Sleepless In Seattle- A father's son goes on a radio station to help find him a wife. Starring: Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks

While You Were Sleeping- A ticket taker at a train station saves the life of the man of her dreams when he falls on the tracks and falls into a coma. While he is sleeping, she falls for his brother.

Starring: Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman, and Peter Gallagher The Princess Bride- A couple is reunited when the princess finds out the her long lost love is still alive in this fantasy love story.

Starring: Cary Elwes and Mandy Patinkin The Proposal- The boss forces her assistant to marry her so she doesn't get deported. Secretly, they fall in love with each other.

Starring: Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds Forgetting Sarah Marshall- A guy gets dumped by his famous girlfriend then accidentally runs into her and her new boyfriend in Hawaii.

Starring: Jason Segul, Russell Brand, Mila Kunis, and Kristen Bell Sweet Home Alabama- An uptown girl who just got engaged, now has to get a divorce from her high school sweetheart.

Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas, and Partick Dempsey There's Something About Mary- A guy tries to track down his former crush in high school after many years.

Starring: Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon, and Ben Stiller The Cutting Edge- An ice skating pair who are at each other's throats end up falling in love with one another.

Starring: Moira Kelly and D.B Sweeney Any of these movies would be a great choice to watch with your valentine!

Some of these movies are rated R. Make sure you check with you parents before watching.

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